Father/Daughter Team First Recipients of Pride of Barbados Award
May 20, 2025
The father and daughter team of Stephen Callender and Natasha Callender Wilson, respectively President and Chief Executive Officer of Bass Installation were awarded the Pride of Barbados Award at the annual Bring On The Spring event held at Pearson Convention Center on April 12th.
The Pride of Barbados Award recognizes and celebrates outstanding Barbadians in Canada as identified by Barbados Canada Foundation from time to time. The award was presented to Stephen Callender and Natasha Callender Wilson who have broken barriers for Black entrepreneurs in the construction industry. They are the first to receive The Pride of Barbados Award. Read their story on pages 40-42 of the Bring On The Spring 2025 Program Book below.
The Pride of Barbados Award recognizes and celebrates outstanding Barbadians in Canada as identified by Barbados Canada Foundation from time to time. The award was presented to Stephen Callender and Natasha Callender Wilson who have broken barriers for Black entrepreneurs in the construction industry. They are the first to receive The Pride of Barbados Award. Read their story on pages 40-42 of the Bring On The Spring 2025 Program Book below.
Speech by Dr. Kenneth Connell the Highlight of Bring On The Spring 2025
April 27, 2025
Regarded as a dynamic speaker, Dr, Connell lived up to this billing and delivered an illuminating speech that was appreciated by the audience, many of whom thanked us for having him as the Guest Speaker. Organized to raise funds for the donation of 20 hospital beds to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bring On The Spring 2025 provided guests with a delectable dinner and sensational entertainment by singer Jay Harmony, however attendance did not meet expectations, and regrettably, we fell short of our goal.
Alike many small charities, BCF is experiencing declining donation revenue at a time when the needs of our causes are increasing. We are accepting applications from Barbadian students attending college and university in Canada and to respond to the demand for scholarships and maintain operations we wish to raise $25,000 by August 1st.
Support us by donating and attending our Golf Tournament on July 12th – see the flyer below. We look forward to your support.
Alike many small charities, BCF is experiencing declining donation revenue at a time when the needs of our causes are increasing. We are accepting applications from Barbadian students attending college and university in Canada and to respond to the demand for scholarships and maintain operations we wish to raise $25,000 by August 1st.
Support us by donating and attending our Golf Tournament on July 12th – see the flyer below. We look forward to your support.
2025 BCF Scholarships
April 27, 2025
Applications for the 2025 BCF Scholarships will be accepted commencing May 7th and will close on June 13th. Do NOT apply before May 7, 2025, so that you have the required documents. Applications received after June 20th will not be accepted. Visit the Scholarships Program page for more information or to apply.
Visiting Barbados? Here is Where We Recommend That You Stay.
April 27, 2025
The Barbados resort hotels pictured below have donated to the Live and Silent Auctions and Raffle at Bring On The Spring for several years, making a significant contribution to the event’s success. These hotels donated 5–7-night stays to Bring On the Spring 2025 and are truly valuable partners with BCF in our donation of life-saving equipment to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
We express our most sincere appreciation of their support, ask that you stay at one of these hotels when next you travel to Barbados, and that you encourage family, friends and acquaintances to join you in supporting them. Click on each hotel's picture to link to its website. For air travel we recommend Marville Travel Ltd, a valued supporter of Barbados Canada Foundation and Bring On The Spring.
We express our most sincere appreciation of their support, ask that you stay at one of these hotels when next you travel to Barbados, and that you encourage family, friends and acquaintances to join you in supporting them. Click on each hotel's picture to link to its website. For air travel we recommend Marville Travel Ltd, a valued supporter of Barbados Canada Foundation and Bring On The Spring.
